Two of us are planning on leaving NY and heading down to Brazil. We are trying to get down there in time for the New Years festival, a long shot, I know.

I'm trying to figure out a rough estimate on cost and a rough estimate on time. We are on big bikes and can eat up miles if need be, which is the plan getting there. We will take our time coming back.

Our plan from NYC is to Iron Butt ourselves down to the border, meaning 2-3 days. Same for most of Mexico.

My current estimates are as follows.

Here to Panama is 5.5k miles, roughly. At 10 cents a mile that's $550

Boat in Panama is roughly $500

From West to East in S. America that's roughly another 5k miles, or another $550 depending on fuel prices down there. (anyone have an estimate on fuel costs in that region)?

30 days, estimate @$25 for food\lodging is $750

Tolls, I'll estimate at 10% of the fuel cost $110

Border crossing costs, let's say $25-$50 with insurance, per border. That can be $500. Are these estimates realistic?

I'm at $3000 ONE WAY

There is a ride report here whose subject is South America on $3,000, however clicking on said link gives me a 404 error, meaning it's been taken down or the link is not correct.

I would love to see a detailed report of this trip if possible. I'll dig up the gentlemen s name shortly.